Sheki weather in January
January in Sheki: cold, dry, with clean air — a good time to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#12 of 12 months in Sheki · #941 of 1413 destinations to visit in January · comfort 61/100 (tier C)
- Days
- 7°C
- Nights
- -2°C
- Wet days
- 4
- Sun
- 7.3 h
- Humidity
- 63%
- Daylight
- 10 h

Traveller notes on Sheki in January
Other months in Sheki
There isn't much Sheki-specific forum detail for March, but the wider Azerbaijan threads are useful: Baku itself runs cold and cloudy in the 7-8C range this time of year, with wind and occasional rain, and posters specifically noted mountain towns like Sheki sit outside their peak season - most visitors favor the warmer summer months instead. One forum thread specifically asked about snow lingering into late March, which lines up with Sheki's own elevation-driven climate still carrying a real chance of snow this time of year. Pack a proper coat regardless of how mild Baku itself feels.
Forum posters describe conditions in Azerbaijan generally staying summer-like and sunny through about September 20th, with temperatures easing and rain becoming more likely afterward - meaning most of September should still deliver warm, settled weather in Sheki before any autumn shift. Posters note Sheki's surrounding mountain forests help shield the city from both flooding and the worst summer overheating, contributing to its reputation as a comfortable base. Posters visiting the wider region in early October specifically reported sunny, quite warm conditions with only one rainy morning, and generally rate September and October together as the ideal window for autumn travel through Sheki and the surrounding mountain villages.
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Sheki climate normals — January
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Sheki in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Sheki's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherSheki's best weather comes in May, June and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Sheki — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Sheki?
Sheki in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Sheki?
- January in Sheki: cold, dry, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Sheki on SeasonMap's comfort score (61/100).
- What is the weather like in Sheki in January?
- In January, Sheki averages a daily high of 7.1°C and a low of -2.1°C, with about 24.2 mm of rain over roughly 4.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Sheki in January?
- Sheki has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in January.
- Does it snow in Sheki in January?
- Sheki sees roughly 9 cm of snowfall in January.
Within 300 km: Tbilisi's Caucasus ski season around 15 Dec – 10 Apr, and Gudauri's Ski season around 10 Dec – 15 Apr.